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Reports from the Final Five Fleets seems delayed due to ion storms, but reports are coming in from their third rotations. Mapping proceeds as expected. The God Empress Haruhi is not all that impressed with her representatives in those fleets, though she doesn't have many their to begin with.

The Tenth Fleet holds very little challenge to Director Minatsu and Isumi of Eight Leaves Corp. Only the internal struggle of Clamp Sector's Sakura and Kobato provided intrest to the transmission. The First One proved she still has the power to hold her own even after many, many years.

The Eleventh Fleet is prominately dominated by the Rozen Federations' Suiseiseki and DEEN Directorate's Miko's of Rika-chama. However there is a struggle within J.C. Stars representatives from the Techno-Magi and the HnG Combine as Magi Commander Index defeats Sakuya of Kansai Corp. over the issue of the Spice Utau.

Tweleveth Fleet's report suggests that Magistrate Chizuru of the DEEN Directorate is maintaining her status as judge of the fleet, though the Shinning Blue Dragons of Ami will likely gain total control in the end despite objections from Techno-Magi's Lt. Commander Kuroko. The Mysterious Hanyuu would steal the cream puffs once more for victory.

Thirteenth Fleet is another odd fleet to soon see a massive standoff on orbit of their intended distination. The Rozen Federations's Shinku maintains her powers determination to regain their lost power evevn against the Boss Minami, while Techno-Magi Lt. Saten holds her own against the God Empress' vangard Captain Tessa. The Kanon Protectorate's Stormtroopers of Nayuki attempt a final stand against the DEEN Directorate's Club Master Mion, but heavy losses result in the KyoAni force retreating from the action...shots seem to have been fired. The incident may be investigated.

Fourteenth Fleet is the domain of Techno-Magi Commander Mikasa and the Loli Clones of Illya. Even the victory of Kugimiya Padawan Yuuhi will not excite Grand Master Shana at this stage.

Planetary Orbits:

The time has come...the final rotations and the choice of planetary defender has been decided.

The First Fleet's world is settled by what at first looked like a musical battle between Mio the Shy and Key Intelligence Officer Ichinose, but turned into a bullying match...as in who was most bullied wins. While one would think that "Kotomi-chan" should win such a battle with ease, it turns out that Officer Ichinose's violin playing sent Mio into the corner, cowering and shivering crying "scary, scary". When "Kotomi-chan" came over to see about Mio, the teary eyes and long hair crushed Kotomi's hopes of victory...she'd bullied Mio...and the God Empress approved. "Bass World" would be under Mio's command under the flag of the God Empress Haruhi, who would certainly make a visit as soon as possible (so that she might have a new toy that may rival the Moe Marines of Mikuru in their deadliness in moe tactics). The other rotations were not quite as interesting, but the Key Defender Mai would defeat an assassination attempt by the Shiki while a relatively unknown Yui would ascend to the third element leadership.

Second Fleet's world is claimed by Sanzen'in Corporation's former head Kugimiya Master Nagi after a brutal match with Staft Treaty member Hitagi and Tsumugi the Seer. The Kugimiya cosplay skills seemed to be what turned the tide of the conflict as the Kugimiya Knight Louise of the Void also managed to win her element. The Clannad Republic's Fujibayashi would also make headway with her own element in the end.

Third Fleet Command falls to Director Mafuyu after defeating the Legendary Maria. Some say she managed to find a pair of older Hayate Combat Models and dressed them up to confound Maria's own tastes. In other parts of the fleet, the Gentle Sayuri would find a peaceful elements while Interrogator Shion may have assisted Mafuyu and Maria with the two Hayate drones.

Fourth Fleet sees Balsamic Fleet Commander Tsukasa outflanked by President Kurimu for domination of the planet. Collector for Oyashiro-sama adds two to her vast collection, including a Witch of Rokkenjima, Bernkastel...perhaps Rena's new favorate catch. Chihiro of EF rounds out the fleet,

Fifth Fleet manages two intense fights. First between Nagisa the Bold and Saber of the Kingdom of Night. As Bold as Nagisa is, she's not all that resilient in long fights, and Saber manages long fights. The colony is claimed under her sovereignty claim. The second fight is between the Seekers of the Sacred Uguu~ and the Rash Ritsu and the Silent Yin. The Seekers and their vessel, the Ayu, managed to just get ahead of Ritsu as they made planetfall, just ahead of Yin in probably the closest race for a world. The final element was brought in by the Persocoms of Chii without difficulty.

The First Fleet's world is settled by what at first looked like a musical battle between Mio the Shy and Key Intelligence Officer Ichinose, but turned into a bullying match...as in who was most bullied wins. While one would think that "Kotomi-chan" should win such a battle with ease, it turns out that Officer Ichinose's violin playing sent Mio into the corner, cowering and shivering crying "scary, scary". When "Kotomi-chan" came over to see about Mio, the teary eyes and long hair crushed Kotomi's hopes of victory...she'd bullied Mio...and the God Empress approved.

There may be no way to figure out this early in the stage who is going to win ISML and I've been trying to figure that out for a while. But depending on the outcome of a new R1 release (just announced), I may be ready to put one character at the front of the pack to win ISML this year.

Spoiler for Early possible prediction:

Taiga from Toradora

Referring to Saimoe, K Moe and ISML combined, that would hurt her chances. (The first 2, international voting can be very tricky). Just ISML alone, I would see an opportunity for her to have a chance at winning.

If we consider Westerners as all Australians, Americans and Europeans (and perhaps Middle Eastern and African regions) as oppose to Eastern Asia (perhaps including India, but excluding Asian Russia)....I'd guess the Westerners count for some 2,000-2,100 voters since the last demographic from Nominations places all Westerners at almost 47% of the total voting population. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for over a third of the population of voters (slightly). The rest of Asia (including Korea and Japan) only accounts for a about 20% of the voters. At least at the end of nominations. The numbers have increased since then.

I would guess that the "China's" THat is to Say the PRC and ROC and I suppose the Special Admin district of Hong Kong (though part of the PRC) Make up 35-55% of the voting demo easily and they Grow endlessly *shrug* I think you over estimate the wests voting power here. Or perhaps I underestimate it - But I don't doubt the "China's" have the biggest voting power.